Why this Blog?

So, why did I decide to create this blog?  It started with the list of websites that I put together that had no rhyme or reason to them. First, I want to organize the sites for myself and for all my fellow teachers to be. Next, I have read some great books that I think many teachers to be may find interesting.  I want to organize a place where I have access to my notes and thoughts about these different books and I would like to make it available to others. Additionally, I have a bit of experience in the areas of reading and special education.  It comes from working as a resource assistant, classroom assistant, preschool teacher, and reading tutor.  I would like to offer my ideas and thoughts to anyone who may need them. Finally, I have raised 9 children and have learned a lot from this experience.  I see education from a parent perspective.  I would like to help other new teachers understand the viewpoint of the family when considering their curriculum and family expectations.  Parenting 9 children has given me a solid perspective of how every child is different and has different needs.  Please feel free to comment, but keep it on subject and polite.  I am sure that I have no need to remind this audience of politeness though.  You are all great!  Thanks for reading my blog and viewing teaching through my "vision".